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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

How To Write A Successful CV

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When creating a resume you have your one opportunity to sell yourself to a prospective employer. It also represents the first opportunity which that employer has to find out about you, your knowledge, your skills and your attributes. With this in mind, it is important to look at your resume from the employer's point of view. Remember that they are likely to have more than a hundred applicants, so restrict your resume to just two pages if possible, and make it relevant. Tailor your resume writing to the specific job application.
A good resume will follow a familiar format. An employer will rarely look kindly upon a very different style of resume, although they will certainly notice it, for better or for worse. This is a judgment you will have to take depending upon the type of job, but it is recommended that a standard framework is adhered to in the vast majority of cases.
Keep it simple. Your full name, in bold, at the top. There is no need to add 'Resume' or 'Curriculum Vitae', as it should be obvious what it is. An optional section can follow this, your personal profile. This could be a positive statement of your skills and attributes, your career aspirations. Avoid clichés and buzzwords, and be aware that a badly presented personal profile can do more harm than good, so be careful with your choice of words and steer clear of irrelevant terminology.
One of the most important sections when creating a resume is the description of your current or most recent job, or your academic achievements if you are still at this stage. You need to engage the reader to demonstrate your competence through your achievements to date. You should try to tailor these specifically to the job for which you are applying, and avoid focusing on one single element. By appearing to overlook any demonstration of competence in other areas required by the application you could raise doubts by their omission.
Your employment history should follow this, in reverse chronological order, with the month and year of starting and finishing each job. This should be a compact summary of the responsibilities required by your previous employers, and you should ensure that there are no 'suspicious' gaps in your employment. If you were between jobs, travelling, or spending more time with your family, say so.
Your education and qualifications should also be detailed in reverse chronological order, the most important and relevant qualifications coming first. Be sure to include any relevant training, courses taken, or training by a previous employer, adding the date and the course title.
Finally, add your personal details, including full name and title, your postal address and full contact details, along with other relevant information such as whether you have a full, clean driving licence. You may be required to provide two references, and one of these should be your current or most recent employer, or your personal tutor if you have recently graduated.
Your resume is complete, but the final step should be to submit it for proofreading by an independent resume writing service, such as Grammarholic.com. This will ensure that your professional resume is as perfect as it could be.
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Monday, July 25, 2011

Oracle Kenya Massive Recruitment (15 Positions)

Oracle provides the world’s most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems, with more than 370,000 customers—including 100 of the Fortune 100—representing a variety of sizes and industries in more than 145 countries around the globe.
Oracle’s product strategy provides flexibility and choice to our customers across their IT infrastructure. Now, with Sun server, storage, operating-system, and virtualization technology, Oracle is the only vendor able to offer a complete technology stack in which every layer is integrated to work together as a single system. In addition, Oracle’s open architecture and multiple operating-system options gives our customers unmatched benefits from industry-leading products, including excellent system availability, scalability, energy efficiency, powerful performance, and low total cost of ownership.
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AxxonMedia IT Manager and Coordinator Recruitment in Kenya

The IT Coordinatoris responsible for the support and administration of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure AxxonMedia in Nairobi and Mombasa
Key Responsibilities:
  • Support, administer and operate the ICT infrastructure
  • Conduct disaster planning and recovery of the ICT infrastructure.
  • Ensure system integrity, availability and security by establishing proper controls and resolution procedures.
  • Provide technical advice to the management in decisions relating to the strategic use of ICT and make recommendations on acquisition and deployment of new and existing technologies.
  • Establish consultative relationships with all staff pertaining to advice on ICT.
  • Install new network-related hardware and software.
  • Install PC’s and related hardware. Investigate hardware problems and perform minor system hardware and communication connection repairs. Perform basic diagnostic testing.
  • Supervise an IT assistant, to whom some of the above duties may be assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • University Degree or Diploma in information systems/computer sciences, or equivalent knowledge, required.
  • Three years’ professional experience managing an office network.
  • Experience in Windows 2003/Win 2003 server and XP (certification will be an advantage).
  • Experience administering an office network, including ISP relations and remote user connectivity.
  • Knowledge of the consulting process directed at client and product delivery.
Applications
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their application letters, accompanied by detailed CVs and a day time telephone and email contact to:
hr@xabbi.com

AxxonMedia Regional Sales Representatives Recruitment in Kenya

The Regional Sales Representative is responsible for the monitoring of all sales and reporting the same to the Marketing manager in Nairobi. We have vacancy in Kisumu and Eldoret.
Job Description
  • To manage sales in the designated Region and be responsible for delivery of the budget goals;
  • Responsible for merchandising and sales promotion in the region;
  • Responsible for prompt communication with the head office on sales related issues;
  • Responsible for revenue collection in the region;
  • Provide market intelligence to aid decision making;
  • To manage the sales budget for the region;
  • Responsible for resolution of all customer complaints in the region;
  • Responsible for preparation and submission of sales reports for the region
Requirements
  • Diploma in Business Management with not less than 3 years experience in a sales position.
  • A degree in the relevant area will be an added advantage;
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
  • Highly computer literate;
  • Strong sense of responsibility and accountability;
  • Self motivated and focused on delivering results against set objectives with minimum supervision.
Applications
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their application letters, accompanied by detailed CVs and a day time telephone and email contact to:
hr@xabbi.com

Axxon Media Data Entry Clerks and Marketing Assistants Recruitment

The Data Entry Clerks and Assistant Marketing Executives are responsible for the monitoring and coordinating of all sales and reporting the same to the Marketing manager in Nairobi. We have vacancies in major towns in Kenya including Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nakuru, Machakos and Eldoret
Data Entry
Qualifications
  • Computer literate.
  • Speeds of up to 40 WPM.
  • Secretarial Certification will be an added advantage.
Marketing Executive
Qualifications
  • 2 years’ experience in sales & marketing.
  • Experience in selling technology solutions, will be an added advantage.
  • Higher Diploma or Degree in Marketing or IT.
  • Computer literate (mandatory)
  • Worked in a demanding environment, (IT products will be added advantage).
  • Very good communication skills & customer service
  • Age below 35 years
  • Preferably ladies.
Applications
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their application letters, accompanied by detailed CVs and a day time telephone and email contact to:
hr@xabbi.com

GENERAL SALES AGENT ARE NEEDED AT OMAR AIR

Oman Air, the rapidly growing national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman is seeking a representative partners for Kenya & Uganda. Ideally, your organisation will be well established and can demonstrate strong links to the aviation and tourism related sectors.
Your influence with trade, commercial and government bodies would be viewed positively in support of your application as would your head office facilities.
Oman Air will provide a commitment to excellence and your sales team would be mentored by our Country Manager thus building the foundation of a mutually successful and rewarding partnership.
Interested parties should apply within seven days from the date of this advertisement with an “expression of interest” together with a company profile to:
General Manager Worldwide Sales
Oman Air
Muscat, Oman.
E-Mail: gsa.passenger@omanair.com

IT JOBS IN ZUKU COMPANY KENYA

Zuku Kenya has senior IT Jobs And Graduate internships In Kenya
The Zuku Company
Wananchi Group is the first Triple Play operator in Kenya and on the African continent, offering Cable & Satellite TV, high speed Broadband Internet and Telephony, under the brand name Zuku.
As we continue to expand our network, we are constantly seeking qualified individuals who have the talent,
passion and desire to be part of a great team.
Head of Maintenance Department
Ref: MNT1001/7/2011

Description:
In charge of two Sections which are responsible for the maintenance of our internal and external infrastructure including cable plant, base stations, data centers, dish farms, power systems, environment control and fire suppression systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop processes for the maintenance of our infrastructure to meet the company’s performance and reliability targets
Ensure that maintenance schedules are promptly, efficiently and effectively carried out and that standards are met
Design, implementation and management of supporting infrastructure e.g. power backup and environmental control systems
Coordinate with external parties such as the Local Authorities, KPLC, Road Contractors, etc regarding any of their works or maintenance that can impact our services
Budgeting for the maintenance department and incorporation into the department budget
Requirements:
Bachelors’ degree in one of these areas: Telecommunications, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. A Postgraduate qualification in these areas, or in Management, is an added advantage
10 years relevant work experience, 4 of which should have been in a leadership position
Relevant industry qualification or certification from a recognized organization
Experience of managing network maintenance teams
Knowledge and experience in reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical drawings
Excellent co-ordination, decision making, problem solving, report writing and communication skills
Manager – Inside Plant Maintenance
Ref: MNT1002/7/2011

Description:
In charge of the Section responsible for the maintenance of our internal infrastructure at key installations such as Points of Presence (POPs) and Data Centers, including environmental control systems, fire detection and suppression systems, security systems, power distribution and backup systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop processes for the maintenance of our infrastructure to meet the company’s performance and reliability targets
Ensure that maintenance schedules are promptly, efficiently and effectively carried out and that standards are met
Develop and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with equipment vendors
Requirements:
Bachelors’ degree in one of these areas: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
7 years relevant work experience, 2 of which should have been in a leadership position
Relevant industry qualification or certification from a recognized organization
Experience in managing data centers and associated infrastructure
Excellent co-ordination, decision making, problem solving, report writing and communication skills
Head of Technology Services Department
Ref: TECH1001/7/2011

Description:
In charge of three sections which are responsible for the design, implementation and management of our core video, data and voice infrastructure including HeadEnd, video monitoring center, play-out systems, IP Network, international gateways, international Points of Presence, voice systems, interconnects, IT infrastructure, OSS & BSS systems, Enterprise applications, IT Support and Network Operations Center (NOC).
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implementation, management, support and maintenance of core Data, Voice and Video infrastructure and services as per the company’s strategic and tactical objectives
Develop the operational policies and procedures for the various areas within this department with periodical reviews to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with global best practice
Ensuring that all the companies key infrastructure and services are efficiently and effectively managed from the Network Operations Center (NOC) and that events are acted upon as per procedure including notifying and coordinating with the responsible teams
Ensure that the company’s IT infrastructure and services including the end user hardware and software, enterprise IT infrastructure and applications are highly reliable, performing optimally and well secured
Requirements:
Bachelors’ degree in one of these areas: Telecommunications, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Information Technology. A Postgraduate qualification in these areas or Management is an added advantage
10 years relevant work experience, 4 of which should have been in a leadership position
Relevant industry qualification or certification from a recognized organization
Experience of deployment and management of highly complex video or data networks
Experience in a service provider environment particularly where HFC and FTTx are in use is an added advantage
Excellent co-ordination, decision making, problem solving, report writing and communication skills
Manager – Network Operations Center
Ref: NOC1001/7/2011

Description:
In charge of the Section responsible for monitoring of all the company’s key infrastructure and services as well as notifications on significant events and coordinating with the responsible teams to ensure that appropriate action is taken.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring that all the companies key infrastructure and services are efficiently and effectively monitored and managed from the 24×7 Network Operations Center (NOC)
Implementation of alerts and alarms for issues such as faults and outages as well as follow up and coordination with the responsible teams for prompt resolution
Liaising with external parties such as international carriers and content providers during maintenance activities and problem resolution
Generation and analysis of reports from the various monitoring systems
Requirements:
Bachelors’ degree in one of these areas: Telecommunications, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Information Technology.
7 years relevant work experience, 3 of which should have been in a leadership position
Relevant industry qualification or certification from a recognized organization
Experience in monitoring and management of highly complex video or data networks
Excellent co-ordination, decision making, problem solving, report writing and communication skills
Manager – Information Technology
Ref: TECH1002/7/2011

Description:
In charge of the Section responsible for design, implementation, management, support and maintenance of all the companies IT infrastructure and services including the end user hardware and software, enterprise IT infrastructure and services as well as IT security.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implementation, management, support and maintenance of all the companies IT infrastructure and services to meet the companies objectives and requirements
Provision of efficient and effective end user support to ensure high staff productivity and maximum value from IT investments
Development and enforcement of the company’s information security management policies including Authentication, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Content Filtering and other related functions.
Liaising with end users and other stakeholders to ensure that customer and business requirements are adequately captured and incorporated into IT systems
Requirements:
Bachelors’ degree in one of these areas: Information Technology or related field, Telecommunications, Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
7 years relevant work experience, 3 of which should have been in a leadership position
Relevant industry qualification or certification from a recognized organization
Experience in managing and supporting highly complex and large IT environments
Excellent co-ordination, decision making, problem solving, report writing and communication skills
Head of Customer Operations Department
Ref: CRM1001/7/2011

Description:
In charge of 2 Sections which are responsible for customer facing field operations such as customer installations and site support calls as well as non-field operations including call center and walk-ins
Key Responsibilities:
Development and implementation of policies and procedures that lead to customer delight and a superior service experience
Oversee field operations including the planning, scheduling, supervision, quality control and follow ups on customer installations and site support calls.
Oversee non-field operations including providing support over the phone, SMS, email, web and other communication channels as well as supporting customers who visit our various designated offices.
Development and implement initiatives to ensure high customer retention and loyalty
Generate and analyze various reports and statistics on how the company is performing vis-à-vis various KPI’s including customer delight, service level, appointments, agent productivity, etc
Requirements:
Bachelors’ degree in one of these areas: Engineering, Information Technology, Marketing, Business Administration. A Postgraduate qualification in these areas, or in Management, is an added advantage.
10 years relevant work experience, 4 of which should have been in a leadership position
Relevant industry qualification or certification from a recognized organization
Experience of leading installation teams, call centers and onsite support teams
Experience in a service provider environment is an added advantage
Excellent co-ordination, decision making, problem solving, report writing and communication skills

Manager – Access Network Construction
Ref: TECH1003/7/2011

Description:
In charge of the Access Network Construction Section which is responsible for the internal and external teams involved in the construction of the last mile infrastructure that connects customers to our main network.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop construction schedules for the access network build to meet company targets
Manage 3rd party contractors involved in access network construction
Budgeting for access network construction and incorporation into department budget
Ensure that the construction standards are being met
Provide regular feedback to the design and related teams for continuous improvement
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in one of these areas: Telecommunications, Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Building Economics
7 years relevant work experience, 3 of which should have been in a leadership position
Relevant industry qualification or certification from a recognized organization
Experience of managing network implementation teams
Knowledge and experience in reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical drawings
Excellent co-ordination, decision making, problem solving, report writing and communication skills
Graduate Internships 5 positions
Ref: GRAD1001/7/2011

Description:
This is a program that aims to develop raw top talent from the institutions of higher learning through on the job training and development in the various sections within the Technical team.
Successful applicants will be offered a 1 year contract and those who excel will be offered permanent positions.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake hands on assignments within each department in the Technical team
Prepare and deliver a presentation at the end of the assignment in each department
Attend formal and informal training in relevant areas
Participate in various company projects
Requirements:
Minimum Upper 2nd Class honors or equivalent degree in one of these areas: Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Building Economics, Survey & Photogrammetry, Geometrics, Geographical Information Systems.
Graduated in the years 2010-2011
Relevant work experience either through internships or formal employment
Relevant industry qualification or certification from a recognized organization
Qualified and interested candidates send their application and CV not later than 29th July 2011.
Kindly include the relevant Reference for the position you are applying for in the subject of your email (e.g. GRAD1001/7/2011) as you send to hr@ke.wananchi.com
Hard copy applications are strongly discouraged.
Wananchi Group is an equal opportunity employer and will offer competitive compensation to the right candidate.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Friday, July 22, 2011

SENIOR BB Tx PLANNING JOB IN KENYA

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Core Network Planning & Support Department within the Technical & IT Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Senior BB Tx Planning Engineer
Ref:
TECHNICAL_BBPE_JUNE_2011

Reporting to the Senior Manager- Tx Planning & Support, the holder of the position will model, plan, design, optimize and management of reliable transport/transmission network systems in support of timely backbone transmission requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Modeling and planning of Transport systems/network and respective capacity planning and analysis.
  • Take a lead role in the development and application of packet and cell based transport in safaricom network;
  • Equipment planning and subsequent transport space management ;
  • Ensure projects with suppliers are carried out in line with the approved processes and procedures to ensure that the key milestones are attained/flagged to attain project delivery timelines;
  • Ensuring equipment space and power availability for planned systems;
  • Liaise with implementation department during site surveys and visits to ensure timely project completion in accordance to set timeframes
  • Approval of transmission/transport designs and plans for required bandwidth for projects from leased transmission capacity vendors.
  • Perform transmission/transport trials, equipment/systems parameters checks and evaluation and subsequent recommendations for approval and adoption of new equipment, systems and technologies into the network.
  • Cost effectiveness in relation to OPEX of trials introduced in the network.
Minimum requirements
  • University degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering;
  • 5 years experience in telecommunications environment of which 3 years must have been involved in installations/commissioning and planning of major telecom projects especially in the transmission field;
  • Conversant with the design, implementation and operation of packet and ATM based networks;
  • Must have in-depth knowledge of packet based data networks
  • Have good understanding of mobile network. GSM/WCDMA knowledge is an added advantage;
  • In depth project management skills using MS Project.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Tuesday, 25th July 2011.

The Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition,

Safaricom Limited.

VACANCIES AT MINISTRY OF STATE DEFENCE

Republic of Kenya

Office of the President

Ministry of State for Defence
Advertisement for the Recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets and Specialist Officers into The Defence Forces


The Kenya Defence Forces is pleased to announce to the general public that there will be a recruitment of General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets and Specialist Officers soon.
Prospective candidates wishing to apply must possess the following relevant requirements.

1. Requirements

a. Must be Kenyan citizens.

b. Age:

(1 ) GSO Cadets: Between 1 8 and 26 years old.

(2) Specialist Officers: Between 18 and 30 years old.

c. Be medically fit for military service.

d. Have no criminal record.

e. Minimum Height: 5 ft 3 in. (5’3”).

f. Minimum Weight:

(1) Men 54.55 Kg (120 lb).

(2) Women 50.00 Kg (110 lb).

g. Women candidates must NOT be pregnant.

h. Education:

(1) General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets

A minimum of mean grade B (Plain) in KCSE up to university degree with minimum subject grade of C+ (Plus) in English, Mathematics and in any one of the Pure Sciences (Physics, Chemistry or Biology)

(2) Specialist Officers

A minimum of mean grade C+ (Plus) KCSE and an undergraduate degree from a recognized University/Institution. Must be registered with the relevant statutory body, where applicable.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years' working experience for Specialist Officers.
2. Vacancies

a. General Service Officer (GSO) Cadets

b. Specialist Officers

(1) Pathologists

Must have a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCh.B) degree and postgraduate studies in Pathology and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).

(2) Medical Doctors

Must have a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCh.B) degree and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).

(3) Dentists

Must have a Bachelor of Dentistry degree and be registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB).

(4) Clinical Officers

Must have a Bachelor of Clinical Medicine and Surgery degree and be registered with the Clinical Officers’ Council of Kenya (COCK)

(5) Architects

Must have a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree and be registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS).

(6) Lawyers

Must have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and a post-graduate diploma from Kenya school of Law, must be admitted as an advocate of the High Court and be in possession of a valid current practising certificate.

(7) Chaplains/Imams

(a) Roman Catholic Chaplains:
Must have a professional degree and be an ordained priest.

(b) Anglican Church Chaplains: Must have a professional degree and be an ordained priest.

(c) Muslim Imams: Must have a professional degree and be a qualified Imam.

Clear photocopies of relevant and genuine academic certificates and national identity card must accompany the application and be addressed to the:

Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces
(Personnel and Logistics)
Ministry of State for Defence
Defence Headquarters
Ulinzi House
P.O. Box 40668
Nairobi - 00100

so as to reach him on or before 17th August 2011.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be notified through the print media between 17thSeptember 2011 and 25th September 2011.

VACANCIES AT NATIONAL BIOSAFETY AUTHORITY

Our Client, the National Biosafety Authority, is one year old since its establishment under the Biosafety Act 2009.

The Authority is now in the process of establishing its human capital capable of effectively carrying out its mandate of exercising general supervision and control over transfer, handling and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with a view to ensuring safety of human and animal health as well as the provision of adequate level of protection of the environment.

The Authority recently carried out an in house organizational structuring.

This has resulted with some vacancies existing to be filled by the most qualified, professional and dynamic individuals.
Chief Executive Officer

Ref:
NBA/CEO/001

This is the senior most position in the Authority reporting to the Board of Directors. The overall purpose of the job is to effectively manage the affairs of the Authority as per the established mandate. This management position will include finance mobilization, external networking, infrastructure development and maintenance.

The position will demand extreme vigilance and commitment to activities involving GMOs in food, feed, research, industry, trade, and environment all over the country and a strong awareness of GMOs matters in global engagement.

The ideal candidate will therefore be required to be a mature and responsible person who has the ability to think strategically, has the ability to inspire and motivate staff, has high energy and self-drive, has good public relations and networking capabilities, demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in quality, responds promptly to customer needs as per the rules on response time, is willing and able to work for long hours and under pressure, is a team player and has good communication skills and has excellent financial awareness.

The candidate should be performance oriented ready to be put on a 3 year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensuring the Authority’s mandate is exercised professionally and appropriately to ensure performance of the objectives, functions and duties.
  • Formulation and implementation of strategic, business and annual plans for the Authority
  • Mobilizing resources for the Authority.
  • Management of the day to day affairs and transactions of the Authority
  • Implementation of annual performance contracts
  • Effective management of financial, human and other resources of the Authority.
  • Establishing and managing administrative mechanisms to ensure appropriate handling and storage of documents and data in connection to the processing of applications and other matters covered by the Biosafety Act, 2009.
  • Establishing and maintaining harmonious contacts with appropriate national and international institutions dealing with biosafety
  • Identifying national requirements for manpower development and capacity building in biosafety
  • Appropriate coordination, preparation and dissemination of position papers on biosafety issues to stakeholders
  • Guiding the Authority in achieving the objectives that are in line with Vision 2030
Qualifications and Experience
  • PhD. in Biological Sciences or field related to environmental sciences from a recognized university
  • 10 Years working experience 5 of which at a managerial level
Director, Technical Services

Ref:
NBA/DTS/002

This senior position reports directly to the CEO and is open to Kenyan citizens only with the responsibility of ensuring the Authority’s technical mandates in biosafety and environment are achieved.

The ideal candidate will be a mature person who has authored peer reviewed publications on biotechnology or biochemistry with a passion for biosafety and biotechnology and the GMO field.

The person should exhibit high technical skills with an interest in promoting awareness and education among the general public in matters relating to biosafety.

The candidate should be performance oriented ready to be put on a 3 year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Formulating and implementing policies, procedures, strategies and activities in relation to microbial, plant and animal biosafety including categorization, approval and certification of biosafety facilities
  • Establishing and managing administrative mechanisms to ensure appropriate handling and storage of documents and data in connection to the processing of applications and other matters covered by the Biosafety Act, 2009.
  • Establishing and maintaining harmonious contacts with appropriate national and international institutions dealing with biosafety
  • Identifying national requirements for manpower development and capacity building in biosafety
  • Appropriate coordination, preparation and dissemination of position papers on biosafety issues to stakeholders
  • Maintaining a directory of experts and activities of biotechnology and biosafety in Kenya
  • Implementation of technical components of performancecontract requirements
Qualifications and Experience
  • PhD. in Biological Sciences including molecular biology or field related to environmental sciences
  • 5 Years working experience in application of molecular biology 3 of which are post-PhD
  • Have knowledge and understanding of science technology & innovations including Vision 2030
Director, Administration & Finance

Ref:
NBA/DAF/003

This senior position reports directly to the CEO with the responsibility of ensuring continuous availability and effective utilization of financial as well as human resources and provision of quality administrative services in the Authority.

The ideal candidate will be a mature person able to interact well with all the staff, possesses excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, works with integrity and ethically, supports everyone’s efforts to succeed and has strong administrative and leadership skills with a keen eye for financial and accounting management.

The candidate should be performance oriented ready to be put on a 3 year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Formulating and implementing administrative, financial and human resource policies, procedures and strategies
  • Designing, implementing, monitoring and supervising internal financial control measures and systems to safeguard the property and assets of the authority
  • Ensuring effective ICT systems are in place
  • Preparation of core budget and providing technical support/advice to the line managers
  • Ensuring timely preparation and presentation of financial statements
  • Act as chief advisor on all financial, administration and human resource matters to the authority
  • Ensuring the authority performs to the requirements of state corporations act as well as international accounting standards
  • Effective financial mobilization and management including exercising expenditure control
Qualifications and Experience
  • MBA plus Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent
  • CPA (K)/ACCA or equivalent
  • 10 years’ experience 3 of which must be in a senior position
Chief HR & Administration Officer

Ref:
NBA/CHRA/O04

This is a senior position reporting to the director, Finance and Administration. It will suit applicants who have senior management experience in human resource management.

The person should possess outstanding leadership qualities with excellent communication and presentation skills, and ability to manage staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Developing the authority’s human resource strategies
  • Developing and constantly reviewing the authority’s terms and conditions of service to ensure competitive employment practices and motivate staff
  • Coordinating organization development and job reviews with a view of developing job requirements for organizational and personal development
  • Managing the recruitment function and provide the required human resource skills and competencies
  • Developing and monitoring implementation of the Authority’s performance management process
  • Regularly reviewing remuneration policy and structure and providing requisite advice to the authority
  • Developing and implementing manpower and career plans to ensure the authority has requisite skills and competencies
  • Managing Authority’s payroll as well as conducting training needs assessments
  • Providing guidance and advice to CEO and other managers on HR resource matters
Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate should possess the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or equivalent
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and CPS (K) and member IHRM
  • 8 years working experience 3 of which in senior position
Senior Internal Auditor

Ref:
NBA/SIA/005

This position reports to the Board of Directors while administratively reporting to the Director, Finance and Administration.

Its purpose is to ensure compliance of the corporation operations to internal control systems, procedures and policies with a view to securing proper utilization of Authority’s assets and other resources.

It will suit applicants who have senior management experience in financial and accounting field.

The ideal candidate will be a person who has a clear analytical mind capable of looking at figures with sharp focus, works with integrity and ethically, and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness with far sighted financial thought

Key Responsibilities
  • Carrying out internal audit to ensure compliance with approved management policies, procedures and control systems
  • Reviewing and recommending sound internal controls systems and procedures.
  • Carrying out special audit assignment and investigations including forensic audits when required
  • Gathering, collating, and analyzing financial data and reports to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of funds utilization
  • Preparing and submitting periodic audit reports to the Board and CEO
  • Carrying out risk assessment and evaluation as part of the audit process
Qualification and Experience
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Accounts, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent
  • CPA K or Equivalent
  • 5 years managerial experience
Chief Accountant

Ref:
NBA/CA/006

This position reports to the Director, Finance and Administration.

It will suit applicants who have senior management experience in financial and accounting field.

The person should possess outstanding leadership qualities, sound people and financial management skills, strategic thinking capability, and an ability to communicate effectively and clearly at all level including with international financial institutions.

The ideal candidate will be a person who has a clear analytical mind capable of looking at figures with sharp focus, works with integrity and ethically, and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness with far sighted financial thought

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensuring expenditure controls and payments
  • Maintaining an up to date books of accounts
  • Maintaining assets register as well as preparing all financial reconciliations
  • Preparing financial reports as well as assisting in the preparation of management accounts
  • Liaising with financial institutions in mobilization of funds and other financial transactions
  • Reviewing expenditure returns from regions and departments and assisting in preparation of budgets
  • Ensure timely submission of all statutory returns
Qualification and Experience
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Accounts, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent
  • CPA K or Equivalent
  • 5 years managerial experience
Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer

Ref:
NBA/LCAO/007

The holder of this position will head the Legal and Corporate Affairs Section of the Authority and will report to the CEO.

The purpose of the section is to ensure documentation, secretarial, legal and corporate activities of the authority are handled effectively and the holder to be the principal legal adviser to the authority.

The applicant should be self-motivated, mature, confident and responsible individual with excellent legal mind.

Key Responsibilities
  • Preparing and circulating in a timely manner minutes of the Board
  • Being responsible for all legal matters affecting the authority
  • Advising the authority on all contracts and agreements to be entered into between the authority and third parties
  • Developing and managing the authority’s litigation function in liaison with state law office
  • Attending court where appropriate and ensuring the authority operates within the law and gets effective
  • Managing the corporate affairs of the authority
Qualification and Experience
  • Bachelors of Law Degree
  • Diploma in Law and Advocate of High Court plus CPS (K)
  • 5 years working experience
Senior Supplies Chain Management Officer

Ref:
NBA/SSCMO/008

This is a crucial position created to specifically effective and efficient procurement of the Authority’s needed resources.

The person will ensure appropriate availability of required supplies and materials at competitive value or terms and as per approved policies and procedures plus oversee proper management of
stocks.

The job will suit a person with good analytical mind, is very ethical and follows rules and regulations

Key Responsibilities
  • Developing and implementing procurement plans to ensure effective implementation of procurement policy
  • Monitoring and evaluating the procurement function and measure its performance against set objectives
  • Liaising with operations and other departments in organizing for specification of goods and services for procurement.
  • Ensuring that supplies accounting and other stores procedures are followed and updated as necessary.
  • Ensuring that supplies are procured and delivered to users as per requirements.
  • Managing inventory and ensuring that there are no stock outs or overstocking
  • Being the secretary of tender, procurement and disposal committees
  • Advising management on the procurement of goods, works and services in accordance with the procurement plan and public procurement act.
Qualification and Experience
  • Degree in Social Science
  • Diploma in Purchasing/Store Management
  • 5 years working experience
Senior Communications Officer

Ref:
NBA/SCO/009

The holder of this position will head the Communications Section of the Authority and will report to the CEO.

The purpose of the section is to ensure public communication and advocacy of biosafety activities.

The applicant should be outgoing with excellent verbal and written communication skills, a provider of excellent customer service with a diplomatic touch, integrity, self-motivated and a team player.

Key Responsibilities
  • Preparing and implementing biosafety communication strategy
  • Awareness creation, public relations, media/press liaison and corporate identity branding
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Maintenance of documentation and resource center including biosafety clearing house
  • Preparing annual biosafety reports for release to the public
Qualification and Experience
  • Masters degree in Environmental or Biological sciences or related field.
  • Diploma in Mass Communication
  • 5 years experience in science communication
Senior Administrative Officer

Ref:
NBA/SAO/010

The holder of this position reports to the Chief HR & Administration Officer.

The purpose of the job is to ensure the provision of quality office services in order to meet the
Authority’s goals and objectives.

The applicant should have good people management skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and knowledge of labour laws.

Key Responsibilities
  • Effective management of office and property services in the authority.
  • Participating in the staff recruitment, selection, induction and promotion processes.
  • Participating in development and implementation of employee performance appraisal and identifying their professional/skills development and training needs.
  • Ensuring provision of effective office and registry services.
  • Ensuring efficient and effective running of the registry.
  • Ensuring efficient and effective cleaning, messengerial and telephone services.
  • Ensuring provision of security services as required, and as per approved safety policies and procedures.
  • Ensuring effective maintenance and cleaning of offices and buildings to the required standards.
Qualification and Experience
  • Degree in Social Sciences
  • Diploma in HR Management
  • 3 years working experience
For all the above positions, candidates must be computer literate.

Our client is a quasi-government institution and the one third gender requirement will be applied.

All qualified individuals are therefore encouraged to apply.

If you have what it takes and wish to enter a challenging and exciting environment, send us your application/capability statement to the below address indicating the reference number accompanied by the following: - A detailed up-to-date CV; Copy of salary slips for a month in 2010 and May/June 2011; Copies of certificates; three referees; and a day time telephone contact.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days and those not contacted should consider their application as unsuccessful.

Closing date for the applications is 5th August 2011.

Executive Selection Division
Mucmar Management Concepts Ltd.
Vision Plaza, Mombasa Road, 1st Floor Suite 17
P. O. Box 12283, 00100-Nairobi

Tel 828644/3; 828575; 0724-420100, 0734-770884.

E-mail: recruitment@mucmar.com

EMBU WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY IS RECRUITING

Embu Water and Sanitation Company is a Water Service Provider contracted by Tana Water Services Board (TWSB) to provide water and sanitation services to Embu Municipality and its environs.

The company seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following position:
Finance & Administration Manager

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for providing Professional Leadership in the Financial Management of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Providing advice to the Board/CEO on all financial matters. Must ensure compliance with set financial targets and statutory requirements.
  • Preparing accurate and timely financial statements
  • Managing the generation of company financial plans and implement budgetary controls
  • Developing and reviewing financial & accounting procedures and policies
  • Proving support on employees administration and performance
  • Other duties as shall be assigned on need.
Requirement
  • Must possess a Bachelor of Commerce degree or its equivalent from a recognized university
  • Must be a CPA(K ) holder
  • Masters Degree in a business related field will be an added advantage
  • Must show proof of five years minimum experience in a senior management position in a busy office.
  • Experience in dealing with auditors is expected
  • A record of being innovative, a team player, a team leader, transparent and possession of analytical problem solving skills are pre-requisites
If your background and competences match the specification of this position, send your application letter, curriculum vitae that contain your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, day telephone numbers and names and addresses of three referees to;
Chief Executive Officer

Embu Water & Sanitation Co. Ltd.
P.O Box 2142 – 60100, Embu.
Email-embuwasco@yahoo.co.uk

To reach us by 12th August, 2011

Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

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